Puppy at doorstep.....

Like the title says a Rottweiler puppy showed up at my doorstep full of fleas, ticks, and all the other bad stuff you could think of. I started to feed the poor guy and took him to the Vet got him de wormed an Vaccinated. I have asked around the neighborhood about a lost puppy and posted on CL about him and no takers. It has already been 2 week and I am attached to the little guy. Is it right to keep him or keep looking for the owner?

It's your dog now. Have you or any close friends ever raised a Rottweiler?
That's all I've had my entire life. There are many things about the breed to get educated in. Properly socializing the dog with all sizes, colors amd types of people and dogs is step one. Start doing some research. It takes a little work, but you'll have the best companion in the world with that Rottie!!! Good luck.

I almost forgot - leaving that dog on a yard leash or in a kennel will not work. A leash for going to the bathroom is fine. These dogs do best as inside dogs and only outside with their owners.

It's your dog now. Have you or any close friends ever raised a Rottweiler?
That's all I've had my entire life. There are many things about the breed to get educated in. Properly socializing the dog with all sizes, colors amd types of people and dogs is step one. Start doing some research. It takes a little work, but you'll have the best companion in the world with that Rottie!!! Good luck.

I almost forgot - leaving that dog on a yard leash or in a kennel will not work. A leash for going to the bathroom is fine. These dogs do best as inside dogs and only outside with their owners.

It's my first Rottie ever. I have raised pit bulls and American Bulldogs before. I am researching the breed and the more I see the more I like. I was also looking for a dog training school so we can certify him as a service dog and we can take him to our local Veteran hospital for visits.

Your off to a good start!! Just do the research and you'll be fine. These dogs need to know at all times that you're in charge, not them. No tug of war either. I know, dogs LOVE tug of war. That game teaches them that being aggressive is ok. Don't worry, he'll still tear the ass out if anybody that breaks in. Any questions, feel free to PM me anytime.

Notice my screen name, "Rotjovi." My very first Rottweiler was named Jovi.

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I used to be a people person but people ruined that for me.

Like the title says a Rottweiler puppy showed up at my doorstep full of fleas, ticks, and all the other bad stuff you could think of. I started to feed the poor guy and took him to the Vet got him de wormed an Vaccinated. I have asked around the neighborhood about a lost puppy and posted on CL about him and no takers. It has already been 2 week and I am attached to the little guy. Is it right to keep him or keep looking for the owner?

Showing up on our doorstep was actually how my family got our first two dogs. Back when we lived in Red Oak Texas when I was about one and a half or so, a dog randomly showed up on our doorstep and wouldn't go away until we finally let her in. Not too long after that, a second dog did the same thing. I loved those dogs dearly for as long as they lived.

I've had several Rotties over the years. They are great dogs when properly trained . Like Rotjovi suggested, socializing them with all types of people and other dogs is crucial when they are young. I've done this with all mine and never had a mean one or a biter. They will still protect you and your family when needed although mostly by just their presence. They are very territorial and will protect the home as well. They are great dogs and good family dogs. My kids were 1 and 8 when we got the first one, now on our 4th. There is also lots of good information out there for help in raining and training.
Hope this helps.
mjb

Update on Gunner: He likes it here,I have been teaching him basic commands and he seems to be picking them up quickly.He already knows his name and sit command ( no treat necessary). He likes chasing birds and squirrels and jumping my leg( is that normal?) never had a dog do that to me before.